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Lemon Spinach

Lemon Spinach in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings

This tangy spinach side dish can be prepared in a flash! Lemon juice adds extra flavor to this dish. Enjoy as a side to your favorite entree!

Ingredients

  • 8 cups spinach (1 pound, fresh)
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash the spinach. Trim off the stems.
  3. Put the spinach, black pepper, and lemon juice in a pan.
  4. Cook over medium heat. Let the spinach boil for about 3 minutes, until just tender.

Notes

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 cup, 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 14
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 50 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 31 mg
Iron 0 mg
Potassium 215 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 14
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 2 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 1 g
Minerals
Calcium 31 mg
Potassium 215 mg
Sodium 50 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 0 mg
Magnesium 43 mg
Phosphorus 19 mg
Selenium 0 mg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 132 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 10 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 219 mcg
Folate 39 mcg
Thiamin 0.0 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 9 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups